Do you really enjoy the Holidays?

@chance00 (3331)
United States
December 15, 2006 11:54am CST
I just seen a television program that stated the Christmans holiday is so hectic that people lose the joy of the holiday.Many turn to uncontroled drinking and suicide.What is you take on the Christmas Holiday and does it bring joy or pain?
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38 responses
@rbluiz (427)
• Brazil
15 Dec 06
Only a little, therefore I do not have conditions to travel
@chance00 (3331)
• United States
22 Dec 06
Don't be depressed,you have you health and add me as a friend and I will keep you spirts up.
• United States
16 Dec 06
Most years I do enjoy Christmas. This year the only thing that will be good about it is when my family and friends come to visit. I'm just very depressed this year.
@clownfish (3272)
• United States
15 Dec 06
Hi! I think in some cases, you're right. The majority of people love the holidays and look forward to them. However, there are those for whom the holidays just bring pain. If they have no family or don't have money to buy all the gifts society puts the pressure on them to buy, then yes, the holidays result in pain and frustration.
@chance00 (3331)
• United States
15 Dec 06
This is so sad.When the program was running I could not nhelp from crying.There are so many lonely people in the world.I think we should really focus on these people.I found otu I have a 89 year old neighbor that has no one to help her.I will make sure I spend tim ewiht her.She is thr best women I have ever met.
• Philippines
15 Dec 06
Very well said. Its true holidays bring difficulties and happiness.
• United States
15 Dec 06
Sad but true fact that more people suffer from depression during the holiday season. Much of the reason stems from lack of sunlight. Think of how your body feels when you have been outside in the sunshine. I love the summer months. My spirits are at an all time high. Deprive your body of the sun and the mood changes. Artificial SAD lighting may help.
@chance00 (3331)
• United States
15 Dec 06
wow,thanks for the information.I have to look this up and read more about it.Sounds interesting.
• United States
15 Dec 06
This is true in a lot of cases. I work at the hospital and it always seems that during the holiday season is when we get some of the sadest cases in. Right now we have a 19 year old who is paralized from the neck down because he was wrestling with one of his buddies and landed on his head :( I feel so bad for the kid and his family/friends. However, I feel for the most part it brings joy! I love Christmas.. it is my favorite holiday :)
@chance00 (3331)
• United States
15 Dec 06
No Christmas does not bring joy people like you do.
@soneparm (634)
• India
25 Dec 06
yeah,but i am missing my friends..
@lester800 (161)
• China
22 Dec 06
really no
• United States
23 Dec 06
Yes and no. Yes I enjoy getting together with family members and having a good meals, good conversation and exchanging gifts. No because this year money has been very tight and I haven't been able to do everything I wanted to this year. Presents aren't everything but they help to say thank you for putting up with my mood swings this year.
@kids91911 (4363)
• United States
17 Dec 06
I hate the hlidays.
@Lydia1901 (16351)
• United States
16 Dec 06
I do, I enjoy the holidays seasons. It brings me joy.
@ownado (1679)
• Portugal
22 Dec 06
Of course I enjoy my holiday. I use them most to rest and prepare for some months of work until next break and as long as I don't like drinking I think it will not be a problem for me but I know there's a lot of people who do like you said.
• United States
16 Dec 06
I enjoy holidays alot not just because of the gifts but because i get to see my family and i dont get to see them very often.
• United States
16 Dec 06
Well, I love the holidays. The only thing I hate is I never seem to have money when Christmas comes around. Even then it's enjoyable to me.
• Philippines
16 Dec 06
i don't enjoy my christmas holiday this year. i have financial problems, family problems and even with my studies, i am very busy with our thesis... so do i have the reason to enjoy this holiday?
@lumanci (1111)
• Italy
25 Dec 06
yes i do. Think correct this teory
• India
16 Dec 06
yes whats the doubt
@hcprasad (1012)
• India
16 Dec 06
I can enjoy only when I get like minded friends may be M/F.
@Kylalynn (1771)
• South Africa
16 Dec 06
That must have been quite an interesting programme! Christmas can get really hectic if we allow it too. A lot of people get depressed over the festive season for various different reasons. I think perhaps lonliness is a reason, and also the longing for family and friends who, if they had not passed on, would have been with us!
@ravibabli (1557)
• India
16 Dec 06
Yes I do enjoy the Holidays Most like Christmas day it is my best holiday because this day born the Jesus and he is the sun of the god I believe them.
@thankyou (213)
• China
16 Dec 06
maybe shopping , to buy something. other time in internet
• India
16 Dec 06
i enjoy my holidays by working on mylot and watching tv playing outside with my friends and by playuing pc games i take my life as cool as no one as in exams days i dont touch my books only lollzzz...!!!
• China
16 Dec 06
I think holidays are not important.